ENGL 570 preamp or CAE 3+ SE pre

[thegame]

Considering one of these. I've read up on all the features of both. How do they compare sonically (gain, tightness, low end, etc) ?

Looking for a FAT, tight, quick responding unit to mate with my Strategy 400 power amp.

 

[Juggernaut]

CAE.......


One of the best I've ever heard.


cant comment on the Engl.

P.M. guitarslinger over at HC, he has 2 CAE pre's.

 

[Robotechnology]

What are you going to use it for? Metal... ENGL... nuff said. Fusion... CAE. Other styles... it depends how you tweak it, they'll both work.

 

[NiCkMiLnE]

im interested in the 570 too, SE preamp aint it?
its £1000 here, coupled with a nice cheap power it could be fun

 

[fearhk213]

If it's of any worth to you, you'd be hard pressed to find a preamp with a better clean tone than the CAE.

 

[thegame]

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What are you going to use it for? Metal... ENGL... nuff said. Fusion... CAE. Other styles... it depends how you tweak it, they'll both work.

Yes Metal. Didn't my avatar give it away

Anyway, I'm sure the CAE would have enough gain, but the voicing may not be aggressive enough. I've heard palm muting is not the CAE's strong point. I know the ENGL is better at that; I'm just hoping the ENGL is as "real" sounding and tonefull as the CAE.